by hankinslawrenceimages | Jan 5, 2021 | Language of Flowers, Still Life
For the Kodak Girl © 2021 Patty Hankins
In the Victorian language of flowers, Lupins represent the creative arts and imagination. As I created this still life, I was inspired by the enthusiastic women photographers of the 1910’s and 1920’s, including my grandmother, Evelyn Clara Call. These women photographed their families, their friends, and their adventures. The Kodak company promoted women as photographers through their Kodak Girl advertising campaign. So in the image I’ve placed a vintage Kodak camera, issues of Kodakery, a magazine to help photographers improve their photography, a film box, negative folders, a negative, and a light meter – in other words, everything a Kodak Girl would need to prepare her for her next photographic adventure.
The flowers were grown by Plantmasters, a local flower farmer in Maryland.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Nov 12, 2020 | Still Life
I spent a wonderful afternoon a few weeks ago creating some gardening inspired still lifes with flowers from Plantmasters (a local flower farm) and some vintage gardening tools I have.
From the Cutting Garden © 2020 Patty Hankins Background Texture from 2 Lil’ Owls
Gardening Tools © 2020 Patty Hankins Background Textures from French Kiss Collections and Definitely Dreaming
Planning for Next Year © 2020 Patty Hankins Background Textures from French Kiss Collections and Definitely Dreaming.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Aug 17, 2020 | New Photos, Still Life
After A Stressful Day © 2020 Patty Hankins
I’ve recently added a new still life photograph – After A Stressful Day – to my website at https://beautifulflowerpictures.com/store/stressful-day/
In the Victorian Language of Flowers, one of the meanings for Lisianthus is comfort. As I created this still life, I imagined a woman at the end of a stressful day, curling up with a cup of tea, a good book, and a chocolate chip cookie.
This photograph is available matted to 11X14 and 16X20
by hankinslawrenceimages | Aug 6, 2020 | Still Life
Continuing to explore creating still life photographs . . .
Planning Ahead Still Life © 2020 Patty Hankins
Wedding Memories Still Life © 2020 Patty Hankins
A Creative Life Still Life © 2020 Patty Hankins
Contented Life Still Life © 2020 Patty Hankins
Inspiration Still Life © 2020 Patty Hankins
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jul 23, 2020 | New Photos, Still Life
Is He The One? © 2020 Patty Hankins
I’ve recently added a new photograph – Is He The One? – to my website at https://beautifulflowerpictures.com/store/is-he-the-one/
In the Victorian Language of Flowers, Nigella (also known as Love-In-The-Mist) represents open to love. As I created this still life, I imagined a young women considering a marriage proposal from a young man she has been seeing. She looks back over the cards, notes, and other things associated with their courtship, trying to decide, is he the one she wants so spend her future with.
The photograph is available matted to 11 X 14 and 16 X 20
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jun 29, 2020 | New Photos, Still Life
Dearest Friend © 2020 Patty Hankins
I’ve recently added a new photograph – Dearest Friend – to my website at https://beautifulflowerpictures.com/store/dearest-friend/
In the Victorian Language of Flowers, bronze chrysanthemums symbolize friendship. As I created this still life, I imagined a woman about to jot a quick note on a postcard to her best friend. They have been friends since childhood, maintaining their friendship across the miles and through the years by regularly sending notes, letters, cards and photographs.
This photograph is available matted to 11 X 14 or 16 X 20.
